How far is Mansfield, OH from Ada, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Ada, OH is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Ada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Ada.
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Start on South Main Street
120 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
663 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn slight left onto Springmill Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Springmill Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
1771 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 235: Ada, Mount Cory
2003 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Ada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mansfield and Sunny near Ada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Ada?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Mansfield and 40 miles from Ada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Sunny near Ada.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nevada.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Ada. Straight-line distance: 68.41 mi (110.1 km).
#1 Mansfield
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.7583900, -82.5154500 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ada
Village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,532 |
| Coordinates | 40.7695000, -83.8227100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ada (-83.82271, 40.7695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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